Herbalists' Cache Weep for yourself

@Sophia scooted a little further from @Odessia than he liked, though his mate was too busy fussing over Victoria to do anything about it. That left Cambria to do the honors. With utmost caution and care, he pinched his teeth around little Sophia’s nape and carried her closer to her mother and sister. Holding onto her like a delicate little egg, he folded to the ground with the puppy tucked safely between his forelegs, bumping against his chest.

He let go, though his forelegs wound more tightly around her, trapping her against the thudding of his heart. Cambria snuffled the top of her head, then drew back a little to look into her sweet, tiny face. She was so cute, he just wanted to squeeze her. So he did, his forelimbs constricting even more and his head coming down so that he was effectively squashing the tiny Dragonling.

In the blink of an eye, Cambria caught himself, leaped backward, then ran out of the den. He galloped rather blindly, unaware of which direction he was going, cursing at himself with every footstep. Why had he grabbed her like that? Why had he squeezed, and so hard? Had he hurt her? The last thing on earth he wanted to do was harm his daughters and yet the urge that had overcome him had been so pervasive…

He ran until his breath ran short, then stumbled to a halt. Chest heaving, legs trembling, Cambria tried to collect himself. Instead, he reenacted his dramatic introduction to fatherhood by puking and wailing simultaneously. His spectacular ejection didn’t hit anyone this time, though the noises that came from him were an assault to any ears within a mile’s radius.

Dealer’s choice how close he is to yous guys!